Super Eagles Striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has won the Scottish League with Celtic after his side defeated Hearts FC 3-1 to emerge Champions of Scotland for the 56th time. With 79 points before the game final-day game against table topers Hearts FC, Celtic needed to take all three points to win …
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Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song “Dai Dai”
Global pop artiste Shakira has released “Dai Dai,” official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in collaboration with Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy. The News Agency reports that the Colombian singer announced the release of the highly anticipated song to fans on her social media page on Friday. …
Read More »US relaxes visa bonds for 2026 World Cup fans
The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 50 developing …
Read More »PSG wins fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens. The Georgian netted his 19th goal of the season just before the half-hour mark and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye added a late second as …
Read More »2026 World Cup: FIFA Unveils Tougher Anti-Doping Measures
The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced an expanded anti-doping programme for the 2026 World Cup, with new and renewed partnerships across the tournament’s three host countries. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA said the programme would be …
Read More »CAF Announces New Rules After AFCON 2025 Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced fresh regulations following the controversy that overshadowed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco. Earlier today, May 13, CAF president Patrice Motsepe admitted that officiating and match management “deficiencies” played a part in the chaotic ending of the 2025 AFCON final. The …
Read More »Sergio Ramos agrees €450m deal to buy Sevilla FC
Sergio Ramos, a club legend and icon of Spanish football, has finalised an agreement to become the new owner of Sevilla FC. The deal was confirmed on Tuesday 12th May after intense negotiations between the footballer’s investment group, Five Eleven Capital, and the club’s current majority shareholders. The breakthrough follows …
Read More »Tinubu backs Nigeria’s hosting of CAF Congress, Awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony. The approval was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire. Olajire said Tinubu made the declaration during the Africa Forward Summit …
Read More »Hansi Flick signs 2-year contract extention with Barcelona
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a new two-year contract with an option for a third season days after securing a second consecutive La Liga title with the Catalan club. The 61-year-old German wrapped up his second Spanish league crown with Barcelona on Sunday by …
Read More »Arsenal’s Ben White ruled out for rest of season
Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury that is also expected to end his hopes of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ben White, 28, was forced off during the first half of Arsenal’s 1-0 win away to West Ham United …
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